Compaq 326817-003 - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
About This Guide
Text Conventions.......................................................................................................vii
Symbols in Text....................................................................................................... viii
Symbols on Equipment............................................................................................ viii
Rack Stability .............................................................................................................ix
Getting Help ................................................................................................................x
Compaq Technical Support ..................................................................................x
Compaq Website ..................................................................................................x
Compaq Authorized Reseller................................................................................x
Chapter 1
Overview
Introduction to the DAT AutoLoader ...................................................................... 1-1
Features.................................................................................................................... 1-2
The SCSI Interface .................................................................................................. 1-3
Controller Requirements................................................................................... 1-3
Reliability of Backup Devices ................................................................................. 1-3
Projected Duty Cycle........................................................................................ 1-4
Capacity ................................................................................................................... 1-4
Data Compression ............................................................................................ 1-4
Cassette Formats...................................................................................................... 1-5
DDS Logo Media ............................................................................................. 1-6
Write-Protecting a Cassette .............................................................................. 1-7
Life Expectancy of Cassettes............................................................................ 1-7